Eco-Certification and Accreditation Support Program

Council is committed to making our city a leading sustainable tourism destination. This support program will empower businesses across the city to adopt sustainable practices. It also aims to build market appeal while enhancing its positive impact on the planet.

This program offers local businesses a choice of accreditation suppliers. These suppliers can provide free or discounted eco-certification or accreditation programs. Council will fund each eligible local business with $5,000 to cover any fees. Funds exceeding $5,000 will be payable by the business.

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We welcome all local businesses, particularly in tourism, to apply for this program. 

Applications are now open and will close at 5:00 PM on Friday, 9 May 2025.

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Watch the video: Moreton Bay’s Eco Certification and Accreditation Support Program

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This program is part of the Business Boost initiative.  

Queensland Tourism Industry Council

The Quality Tourism Framework (QTF) helps Australian tourism businesses grow and improve.

Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) delivers the QTF for operators throughout the state.

QTIC

Tourism businesses can use the program to improve their products, services, or experiences. This ensures high-quality visitor experiences through online training, accreditation and awards programs.

They offer the following programs to Moreton Bay businesses:

  • Accessible Tourism program
  • Camp and adventure accreditation program
  • Star Ratings program
  • Risk Management program.

Learn more about QTIC's programs.

EarthCheck

EarthCheck has programs that support the ongoing development of tourism and event businesses.

Local businesses can use the program to improve their products or services. Through online training, accreditation and on-site audits, businesses can deliver high-quality customer experiences.

They offer the following programs to Moreton Bay businesses:

  • EarthCheck Certified
  • EarthCheck Evaluate
  • EventCheck (available to local tourism events).
Earthcheck

Learn more about EarthCheck's programs.

Ecotourism Australia

Tourism businesses can use Ecotourism Australia's programs. These help enhance their products or services and deliver exceptional customer experiences.

They offer the following accreditation programs to Moreton Bay businesses:

  • Strive 4 Sustainability scorecard 
  • Eco-certification 
  • Sustainable Tourism certification.
Eco Tourism Australia

Funding will also cover businesses participating in the following accreditation programs:

  • Respecting our Culture certification 
  • Climate Action certification.

Learn more about Ecotourism's programs.

Business Chamber Queensland

Business Chamber Queensland is the administrator of the ESG Pathways and EcoBiz programs. They support the ongoing development of sustainable practices for businesses across Queensland.

These programs are available to businesses irrespective of their sector. This benefits local businesses looking for ESG or sustainability strategies.

City of Moreton Bay Business can access the:

  • ESG Pathway program
  • EcoBiz program (free of charge for Queensland businesses). 
Business Chambers Queensland
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